Expunging the December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021, Impeachments of President Donald Trump.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1211
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-30T20:56:31Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This House Resolution (H. Res. 1211) aims to formally expunge (erase or annul from official records) the two impeachments of former President Donald Trump passed by the House of Representatives on December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021. It argues these impeachments were flawed due to biased evidence, lack of due process, and partisan motivations.
Key Provisions
- Expungement of First Impeachment: Nullifies H. Res. 755 (116th Congress), related to the 2019 impeachment over a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming it was based on a politically biased "anonymous whistleblower" without firsthand knowledge.
- Expungement of Second Impeachment: Nullifies H. Res. 24 (117th Congress), the 2021 impeachment, citing rushed process without hearings, witnesses, or opportunity for response.
- Supported by numerous "Whereas" clauses detailing alleged irregularities, such as:
- Whistleblower's lack of direct knowledge and bias.
- Involvement of biased officials linked to prior investigations.
- Fabricated evidence and refusal to allow whistleblower testimony.
- No evidentiary hearings, amendments, or minority input in 2021.
- Senate trial delays and non-participation by the Chief Justice.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- No changes to statutory law, as this is a concurrent resolution with no legal force beyond House records.
- Seeks to symbolically treat the impeachments "as if such Articles had never passed the full House," potentially altering official congressional history or records.
Potential Impacts
- Congressional Records: Could lead to removal or annotation of impeachment documents in House archives, affecting historical references.
- Political and Historical Legacy: Restores Trump's record by erasing formal impeachment stains, influencing public perception and future references.
- Minimal direct impact on government agencies, citizens, or international relations, but may fuel partisan debates on impeachment precedents.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Former President Donald Trump: Primary beneficiary, clearing his record of impeachments.
- House Members and Sponsors: Led by Rep. Issa and 22 co-sponsors (mostly Republicans), who seek to vindicate their position.
- Democratic Leaders: Criticized (e.g., former Intelligence Committee chair, Judiciary Committee Democrats) for alleged procedural failures.
- Congress as a Whole: Affects institutional credibility and future impeachment processes.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Due Process Concerns: Highlights arguments that impeachments lacked fair procedures, such as confrontation of accusers and evidentiary hearings (due process means basic fairness in legal proceedings).
- Constitutional Questions: Notes Chief Justice's refusal to preside over the 2021 Senate trial (per Article I, Section 3), calling it "unconstitutional political theater."
- Political Nature: Emphasizes partisanship (e.g., Democrat-led processes, Senate acquittals), potentially setting precedent for symbolic resolutions to revisit past actions without binding effect.
- Precedent: Unprecedented attempt to retroactively expunge impeachments, which are political rather than criminal judgments, raising debates on Congress's record-keeping authority.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (23)
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24], Rep. Fitzgerald, Scott [R-WI-5], Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7], Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4], Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2], Rep. McClintock, Tom [R-CA-5], Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2], Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7], Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6], Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15], Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10], Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6], Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1], Rep. Mann, Tracey [R-KS-1], Rep. Walberg, Tim [R-MI-5], Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7], Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1], Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13], Rep. Gimenez, Carlos A. [R-FL-28]
Recent Actions
- 2026-04-23: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-04-23: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- Expunging the December 18, 2019, and January 13, 2021, Impeachments of President Donald Trump. — issued 2026-04-23 — PDF (5 pages)